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"Baryonyx Face-Off is a Recommended set anchored by an exciting new dinosaur species, a standout off-road truck, and a strong exclusive minifigure lineup, though its BrickScore of 74.3 honestly reflects that $0.138 per piece for 434 pieces is a price that multiple reviewers called slightly too high for what you get in hand."
Baryonyx Face-Off earned a BrickScore of 74.3 and a Recommended tier, with expert reviewers from Jay's Brick Blog, Brickset, JANG, and BrickQueen aligning on a core verdict: the Baryonyx dinosaur mold is the undeniable star of the set, and the off-road truck is better than expected, but the $59.99 price tag for 434 pieces at $0.138 per piece is a genuine stretch. Owner ratings are strong: 3,012 ratings average 4.80 out of 5, and 90% of LEGO.com buyers would recommend it, though value-for-money scores just 3.60 out of 5, exactly matching the expert concern.
Where they split: The Baryonyx mold itself split opinion: Jay's Brick Blog and Brickset found it impressive and exciting as a new species, while JANG and a LEGO.com reviewer pointed out the body is largely recycled Indoraptor components, producing anatomical inaccuracies. Most buyers noticed only the great paint job and articulation; anatomy critics were the minority but consistent.
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"If I could sum this set up in two words, it would be "pleasantly surprising". This is a classic example where the set comes across as greater than the sum of its parts, and is quite possibly, my favourite set from the Le…"
Jay's Brick Blog
"this is another one of the new ones that is based off of the upcoming animated series legend of Isla Nublar"
BrickQueen
"I'm a lot more glass half full about it"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"New dinosaur species are an important feature of the Jurassic World theme so 75935 Baryonyx Face-Off: The Treasure Hunt is probably among the most exciting sets from the latest range."
Brickset Reviews"If I could sum this set up in two words, it would be "pleasantly surprising". This is a classic example where the set comes across as greater than the sum of its parts, and is quite possibly, my favourite set from the Legend of Isla Nublar theme, which I completely didn't expect."
"this is another one of the new ones that is based off of the upcoming animated series legend of Isla Nublar"
"I'm a lot more glass half full about it"
"New dinosaur species are an important feature of the Jurassic World theme so 75935 Baryonyx Face-Off: The Treasure Hunt is probably among the most exciting sets from the latest range."
Baryonyx Face-Off is a well-regarded kids' play set with great minifigures and a unique dinosaur figure, though dinosaur enthusiasts note the Baryonyx mold is too small and relies on recycled parts that reduce its accuracy.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.5
